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Text for this article comes from the   National Association for the Education of Young Children,   http://www.naeyc.org/

Just when you've settled into the routine of the school year, it's time to think ahead to next year. Kindergarten registration in Henrico is right around the corner, April 7^th and with many preschools  taking applications for next fall, parents may find themselves asking: Will my child be ready? Will he measure…

Younger Americans are typing  more and writing less  —   Study after study suggests that handwriting is important for brain development and cognition — helping kids hone fine motor skills and learn to express and generate ideas. Yet the time devoted to teaching penmanship in most grade schools has shrunk to just one hour a week.  Here's a look at how the brain and penmanship interact:

Writing by hand can get ideas out faster --…

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How to Stay on Top of School during and after the Holiday Season



By Steve Magat -- Tutor Doctor



Before kids can start celebrating the holiday season, they must first log in countless hours of studying and numerous homework sessions Projects are due, parent/teacher conferences…

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